Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Cell Therapy

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I works in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Cell Therapy Lab. The position processes, freezes, and stores hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC), and participates in thawing and transplanting these cells for cancer patients. It performs high-complexity testing on patient samples and HPC products and completes required paperwork with 100% accuracy.

The position also performs quality control and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment, follows Cell Therapy Lab rules and procedures to maintain compliance with FDA, FACT, and other accrediting agencies, and assists the supervisor with inspections, audits, and other duties as needed. Work takes place inside a medical facility environment.

The role handles and processes cellular products according to approved procedures; performs cell counts, viability testing, and other laboratory assays; verifies product identity, purity, viability, and compliance with specifications; and uses aseptic technique in controlled laboratory environments. It maintains accurate records, follows SOPs and applicable FDA, cGMP, and quality-system requirements, and assists with receiving, labeling, storage, and cryopreservation of cellular products. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another science-related field.
• Eligible for ASCP certification and must obtain certification within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Process, freeze, and store hematopoietic progenitor cells and participate in thawing and transplantation of these cells for cancer patients.
• Perform high-complexity testing on patient samples and hematopoietic progenitor cell products.
• Complete all required paperwork with 100% accuracy.
• Perform quality control and preventive maintenance on Cell Therapy Lab equipment.
• Follow laboratory rules and regulations to maintain compliance with FDA, FACT, and other accrediting agencies.
• Assist the supervisor with inspections, audits, and other duties as necessary.
• Handle and process cellular products, such as hematopoietic stem cells or immune cells, according to approved procedures.
• Perform cell counts, viability testing, and other laboratory assays.
• Verify product identity, purity, viability, and compliance with established specifications.
• Use aseptic technique in controlled laboratory environments to minimize contamination.
• Maintain accurate records, follow SOPs, and comply with applicable FDA, cGMP, and quality-system requirements.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, storage, and cryopreservation of cellular products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level